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Is AI Profitable Yet?
     heard on Sat 10 Oct 26
TRACKING THE SPEND AND REVENUE OF FRONTIER AI COMPANIES (MAY 2026).

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Affinity Studio: Free creativity suite (alternative to Adobe)
     heard on Sat 10 Oct 26
Creative freedom (That’s actually free) All the design and photo editing tools you need in one app – for free. Download Affinity now on macOS or Windows. An app that adapts to you, not the other way around Affinity comes with built-in Vector, Pixel, and Layout studios, but you’re not locked in. Rearrange panels and mix and match your favorite tools to build custom studios. You can save multiple setups, switch between them in a click, and even share with others or download theirs. It’s customization that flexes to your workflow.

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Wireshark network traffic analyzer
     heard on Sat 10 Oct 26
The world's leading network protocol analyzer Wireshark lets you dive deep into your network traffic - free and open source.

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SynthID Detector - Identify AI generated media
     heard on Sat 10 Oct 26
Generative AI can help us all to be more creative, productive, and innovative. But it can be hard to tell the difference between content that’s been AI-generated, and content created without AI. Google SynthID is our watermarking tool, designed specifically for AI-generated content. It empowers users to identify AI-generated (or altered) content, helping to foster transparency and trust in generative AI.

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Local Send - Share files without the cloud.
     heard on Sat 10 Oct 26
Share files without the cloud. Fast, private, offline. Open source and cross-platform file sharing for everyone.

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RemoveMacAI
     heard on Sat 10 Oct 26
Debloat macOS: turn off Apple Intelligence, analytics, ads and pop-ups. A native app and CLI, and every change can be undone. Note: Command Line tool

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Angry IP Scanner
     heard on Sat 26 Sep 26
Fast and friendly network scanner • Scans local networks as well as Internet • IP Range, Random or file in any format • Exports results into many formats • Extensible with many data fetchers • Provides command-line interface • Over 29 million downloads • Free and open-source • Works on Windows, Mac and Linux • Installation not required

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The FBI Just Named 18 Popular Routers Targeted By A Massive Malware Operation
     heard on Sat 26 Sep 26
Wi-Fi routers play a key role in your home's internet connection, as they act as the bridge between your devices and the rest of the internet while helping regulate your network's traffic. If a router is compromised, it can put the rest of the devices in your network at risk. A malicious actor gaining access to your router could spy on your communications and even steal your data. That's the reason the FBI is always keen to let Americans know when it discovers certain routers have been compromised. For example, in May 2025, the FBI issued a FLASH notice listing various routers Americans should avoid. 

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FydeOS
     heard on Sat 26 Sep 26
Simple, Swift, and Secure OS for Everyone Where computing meets effortless simplicity.

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Smartphone AI Settlement
     heard on Sat 26 Sep 26
If you purchased an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model, you may be entitled to compensation.

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